September  2008

Date:
September 4-7
Event: API Baseball Fall Fantasy Classic
Time: 6:00 am - 10 :00 pm
Location: Peoria Sports Complex
Description: Fantasy camp experience in a competitive setting for adult baseball players age 35 and older. Work out and play with former professional players. Big league treatment with clubhouse privledges, attendants and trainers. Seven game minimumm, home run derby and parties with the pros.
Contact Person: API Baseball
Contact Phone: 443-834-5084
Web Link:
www.apifantasybaseball.com

Date:
September 5
Event: City Council Workshop
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Rio Vista Recreation Center - 8866-A W. Thunderbird Road, Peoria
Description: City Council Workshop
Contact Person: Natalie Gilstrap
Contact Phone: 623-773-7340
Web Link:

Date:
September 8th
Event: Manga Maniacs
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Main Library - Teen Scene
Description: Come ready to discuss your favorite graphic novel or comic. Share with others your interest in graphic novels and make new friends. Tonya (the teen librarian) will be discussing our new series "Chibi Vampire" and "Pet Shop of Horrors", but you can read or discuss what you like. Snacks and beverages will be provided.
Contact Person: Adult Reference Desk
Contact Phone: 623-773-7556
Web Link:
library.peoriaaz.gov

Date:
Tuesday, Sept. 9
Event: Bond Election Town Hall Meeting
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: Country Meadows Elementary School-Mulitpurpose Room
Description: Learn more about bond propositions that would provide funding for major projects and construction of infrastructure over the next 10 to 15 years. These meetings are being offered at a variety of times and places - choose the one that works best with your schedule.
Contact Person: Sherine Zaya
Contact Phone: 623-773-7338
Web Link:
www.peoriaaz.gov/elections08

Date:
September 10
Event: ADOSH Excavation Safety
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: ABACUS Building - (3030 N. 3rd Street, Phx.) 7th floor auditorium
Description: No charge for this seminar. Any employees who enter excavations and trenches are required by OSHA to receive excavation and trenching safety training. This course covers: - Requirements for a -Competent Person- - How to properly conduct soil tests - OSHA regulations for shoring, sloping, benching & trench boxes - Identify and control hazardous atmospheres - Locate/work safely around underground utilities This course covers OSHA regulations regarding excavation safety, but does not cover city-specific guidelines.
Contact Person: Ray Diaz
Contact Phone: 602-631-2008
Web Link:

Date:
September 11
Event: Basic Internet
Time: 9:00am - 10:00am
Location: Main Library- Activity Room
Description: Open up your world to new and exciting travel, hobbies, political ideas and more! There is so much information and fun on the internet (the information superhighway, the world-wide web – don’t let the names scare you) that you can access with just an ounce of training. Using plain English, we will guide you to your favorite sites. Great for first timers and repeat and repeat participants alike. No registration required
Contact Person: Adult Reference
Contact Phone: 623-773-7556
Web Link:
library.peoriaaz.gov

Date:
September 11
Event: Learn How to Use the Computer - En Espanol
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Main Library - Activity Room
Description: Sign up today! Learn how to use the mouse and keyboard and how to begin using the computer. Call 623-773-7724 ext. 2 and leave a message with your name and phone number.
Contact Person: Lupe
Contact Phone: 623-773-7724 ext. 2
Web Link:
library.peoriaaz.gov

Date:
Thursday, Sept. 11
Event: Bond Election Town Hall Meeting
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: Christ's Church of the Valley-Palo Verde Room
Description: Learn more about bond propositions that would provide funding for major projects and construction of infrastructure over the next 10 to 15 years. These meetings are being offered at a variety of times and places - choose the one that works best with your schedule.
Contact Person: Sherine Zaya
Contact Phone: 623-773-7338
Web Link:
www.peoriaaz.gov/elections08

Date:
September 11
Event: Fall Protection (ADOSH)
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: PSAB Peoria Room (8351 W. Cinnabar Ave)
Description: Designed for employees who may be exposed to the hazard of working at heights (of any degree), including step ladders, large ladders, steps, trucks, etc. and includes how to protect yourself from falls using equipment, appropriate procedures, and common sense. This course covers OSHA standards and regulations regarding fall protection hazards and does not cover City-specific requirements.
Contact Person: Tracey Booth
Contact Phone: 623-773-7679
Web Link:

Date:
September 13
Event: Digital Photo Downloads
Time: 9:00am - 10:00am
Location: Main Library - Activity Room
Description: Still have last year’s holiday photos on your digital camera? Learn how to get pictures off of it, basic editing and attaching it to an email. Registration required 623-773-7556
Contact Person: Adult Reference Desk
Contact Phone: 623-773-7556
Web Link:
library.peoriaaz.gov

Date:
September 13, 2008
Event: Team Peoria Charity Golf Tournament
Time: 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: The Lakes Golf Course at Westbrook Village
Description: The 1th Annual Team Peoria Special Olympics Charity Golf Tournament supports our local athletes in Special Olympics. The funds raised from the event serve to cover uniforms, equipment, registration fees and travel expenses for Team Peoria throughout the year. Click on the link below for more information and registration forms.
Contact Person: Jodi Roth-Jones
Contact Phone: 623-773-7436
Web Link:
www.peoriaaz.com/recreation/rec_programs_adaptive_rec_SO_golf_tourn1.asp

Date:
September 15-October 15
Event: Mariners, Padres and Dodgers Instructional League
Time: 12:30 pm weekdays, 10 am weekends
Location: Peoria Sports Complex
Description: The Complex is proud to host our home teams of the Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres along with the Los Angeles Dodgers for this year’s instructional season. All games are played on the practice fields and are free to the public.
Contact Person: Complex Operations
Contact Phone: 623-773-8700
Web Link:

Date:
September 16
Event: Excavation / Trench Safety (ADOSH)
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: PSAB Peoria Room (8351 W. Cinnabar Ave)
Description: Any employees who enter excavations and trenches are required by OSHA to receive excavation and trenching safety training. This course covers: - Requirements for a -Competent Person- - How to properly conduct soil tests - OSHA regulations for shoring, sloping, benching & trench boxes - Identify and control hazardous atmospheres - Locate/work safely around underground utilities This course covers OSHA regulations regarding excavation safety, but does not cover city-specific guidelines.
Contact Person: Tracey Booth
Contact Phone: 623-773-7679
Web Link:

Date:
Tuesday, September 16
Event: City Council Meeting
Time: 7:00
Location: Council Chamber
Description: City Council Meeting dates and times are subject to change. Contact the City Clerk's Office for additional information.
Contact Person: Office of the City Clerk
Contact Phone: 623-773-7340
Web Link:
www.peoriaaz.com/council/council_downloadsF.asp#curag

Date:
Tuesday, September 16
Event: Special Council Meeting and Study Session
Time: 4:00 pm
Location: Pine Room, City Hall, 8401 W Monroe
Description: This is a special meeting due to a regular meeting not being held on September 2nd. City Council meeting dates and times are subject to change. Please contact the City Clerk's Office for additional information.
Contact Person: Office of the City Clerk
Contact Phone: 623-773-7340
Web Link:
www.peoriaaz.com/council/council_downloadsF.asp#curag

Date:
Thursday, Sept. 18
Event: Bond Election Town Hall Meeting
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: Trilogy at Vistancia - Kiva Club
Description: Learn more about bond propositions that would provide funding for major projects and construction of infrastructure over the next 10 to 15 years. These meetings are being offered at a variety of times and places - choose the one that works best with your schedule.
Contact Person: Sherine Zaya
Contact Phone: 623-773-7338
Web Link:
www.peoriaaz.gov/elections08

Date:
September 18
Event: Basic Library Resources
Time: 9:00am - 10:00 am
Location: Main Library - Activity Room
Description: Many library sources that were once in paper format are now available online through the Peoria Library’s website. Many of them are accessible from home. This is the perfect opportunity to learn about these research tools and to expand your knowledge base of the library’s website. No registration required
Contact Person: Adult Reference Desk
Contact Phone: 623-773-7556
Web Link:
library.peoriaaz.gov

Date:
September 20
Event: Worm Drive the Musical
Time: 11:00am - 12:00am
Location: Main Library - Willow Room
Description: A live, educational, entertaining performance, all about the mighty Earthworm. If you have an interest in EARTHWORMS, our ENVIRONMENT, SOIL ECOLOGY, SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION, or ORGANICALLY grown foods and their importance to our health and that of our soil, Worm Drive is for you! All Ages Welcome, no reservation required.
Contact Person: Youth Services
Contact Phone: 623-773-7578
Web Link:
library.peoriaaz.gov

Date:
September 20
Event: End of Summer Scorcher concert
Time: Gates: 1 pm; Show: 2 pm
Location: Peoria Sports Complex
Description: KUPD presents Alice in Chains, Deftones, Theory of a Deadman, 5 Finger Death Punch, Tantric, Ra and more. Gates open 1 pm, show begins at 2 pm. Tickets on sale at all valley Club Tattoo locations, online at www.tickets.com or at 800-677-1227. Tickets $42. Day of show parking $5.
Contact Person: KUPD
Contact Phone: 480-838-0400
Web Link:
http://www.98kupd.com/concertcalendar.asp

Date:
Monday, Sept. 22
Event: Bond Election Town Hall Meeting
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: Westbrook Village Vistas Ballroom
Description: Learn more about bond propositions that would provide funding for major projects and construction of infrastructure over the next 10 to 15 years. These meetings are being offered at a variety of times and places - choose the one that works best with your schedule.
Contact Person: Sherine Zaya
Contact Phone: 623-773-7338
Web Link:
www.peoriaaz.gov/elections08

Date:
September 23
Event: Computers 101
Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Main Library - Activity Room
Description: Designed for the absolute beginner. Learn the basics of your computer, exercise your mouse, clean up your desktop, and keyboard your way to success. Registration required. Please call Shawna Mink 623-773-7724 ext. 1
Contact Person: Shawna Mink
Contact Phone: 623-773-7724 ext. 1
Web Link:
library.peoriaaz.gov

Date:
September 25
Event: How Do I Use My Email? - En Espanol
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Main Library - Activity Room
Description: Do you have an e-mail account and do not know how to use it? Sign up today in the class to learn the basics of electronic email. You must have a current email account to sign up for this class. Call 623-773-7724 ext. 2 and leave a message with your name and phone number.
Contact Person: Lupe
Contact Phone: 623-773-7724 ext. 2
Web Link:
library.peoriaaz.gov

Date:
September 25-October 11
Event: National Adult Baseball Association World Series
Time: Game times vary
Location: Peoria Sports Complex
Description: NABA is organized nationally into groups categorized by age. The World Championship features 18 & Over, 28 & Over, 35 & Over, 45 & Over, and 55+ divisions. For more information, contact NABA.
Contact Person: NABA
Contact Phone: 800-621-6479
Web Link:
www.dugout.org

Date:
Thursday, Sept. 25
Event: Bond Election Town Hall Meeting
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: Ventana Lakes Yacht Club
Description: Learn more about bond propositions that would provide funding for major projects and construction of infrastructure over the next 10 to 15 years. These meetings are being offered at a variety of times and places - choose the one that works best with your schedule.
Contact Person: Sherine Zaya
Contact Phone: 623-773-7338
Web Link:
www.peoriaaz.gov/elections08

Date:
Saturday, Sept. 27
Event: Bond Election Town Hall Meeting
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Location: Rio Vista Recreation Center - Lakeview Room
Description: Learn more about bond propositions that would provide funding for major projects and construction of infrastructure over the next 10 to 15 years. These meetings are being offered at a variety of times and places - choose the one that works best with your schedule.
Contact Person: Sherine Zaya
Contact Phone: 623-773-7338
Web Link:
www.peoriaaz.gov/elections08

Date:
September 29
Event: Basic E-mail
Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Main Library - Activity Room
Description: Become an E-mail wizard. Sign up for your very own E-mail account using Google! Learn how to type, send, reply, personalize your account and much more. Registration required. Please call Shawna Mink 623-773-7724 ext. 1
Contact Person: Shawna Mink
Contact Phone: 623-773-7724 ext. 1
Web Link:
library.peoriaaz.gov

October  2008

Date:
September 15-October 15
Event: Mariners, Padres and Dodgers Instructional League
Time: 12:30 pm weekdays, 10 am weekends
Location: Peoria Sports Complex
Description: The Complex is proud to host our home teams of the Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres along with the Los Angeles Dodgers for this year’s instructional season. All games are played on the practice fields and are free to the public.
Contact Person: Complex Operations
Contact Phone: 623-773-8700
Web Link:

Date:
September 25-October 11
Event: National Adult Baseball Association World Series
Time: Game times vary
Location: Peoria Sports Complex
Description: NABA is organized nationally into groups categorized by age. The World Championship features 18 & Over, 28 & Over, 35 & Over, 45 & Over, and 55+ divisions. For more information, contact NABA.
Contact Person: NABA
Contact Phone: 800-621-6479
Web Link:
www.dugout.org

Date:
October 2
Event: Back/Lifting Safety (ADOSH)
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: PSAB Peoria Room (8351 W. Cinnabar Ave)
Description: Back injuries are the most common injury on the job and at home! Learn how to protect yourself! This class is designed for any city employee and covers ways to protect your back during the course of your workday. It includes identifying and reducing risk factors that can cause or aggravate musculoskeletal disorders and back injuries. Covers such topics as proper lifting, posture, and owrkstation design. This class provides information on OSHA standards and regulations regarding back/ergonomic hazards and does not cover City-specific requirements.
Contact Person: Tracey Booth
Contact Phone: 623-773-7679
Web Link:

Date:
Tuesday, October 7th
Event: City Council Meeting
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Council Chamber
Description: City Council Meeting dates and times are subject to change. Contact the City Clerk's Office for additional information.
Contact Person: Office of the City Clerk
Contact Phone: 623-773-7340
Web Link:
www.peoriaaz.com/council/council_downloadsF.asp#curag

Date:
October 15
Event: ADOSH Back Injury Prevention
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: ABACUS Building - (3030 N. 3rd Street, Phx.) 7th floor auditorium
Description: No charge for this seminar. Back injuries are the most common injury on the job and at home! Learn how to protect yourself! This class is designed for any city employee and covers ways to protect your back during the course of your workday. It includes identifying and reducing risk factors that can cause or aggravate musculoskeletal disorders and back injuries. Covers such topics as proper lifting, posture, and owrkstation design. This class provides information on OSHA standards and regulations regarding back/ergonomic hazards and does not cover City-specific requirements.
Contact Person: Ray Diaz
Contact Phone: 602-631-2008
Web Link:

Date:
October 18
Event: Peoria Police and Fire G.A.I.N Public Safety Night
Time: 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Rio Vista Community Park 8866 W. Thunderbird Road
Description: The 12th Annual Peoria Police and Fire G.A.I.N. Public Safety Night is a free community event for all members of our community. There will be emergency vehicles and equipment on display and safety organizations of all types will be on hand to show you how to keep you and your family safe. But you can't learn if you're not having fun so there will be free bouncy activities for the kids. G.A.I.N. was started in 1998 as a weather firendly alternative to National Night Out which is in August and is designed to bring all of the community together so we can work to keep the quality of life in Peoria what we have grown to expect and love. A safe family freindly community.
Contact Person: Mike Tellef
Contact Phone: 623-773-8052
Web Link:

Date:
Tuesday, October 21st
Event: City Council Meeting
Time: 7:00
Location: Council Chamber
Description: City Council meeting dates and times are subject to change. Please contact the City Clerk's Office for additional information.
Contact Person: Office of the City Clerk
Contact Phone: 623-773-7340
Web Link:
www.peoriaaz.com/council/council_downloadsF.asp#curag

Date:
Tuesday, October 21st
Event: City Council Study Session
Time: 4:00 pm
Location: Pine Room, City Hall, 8401 W Monroe
Description: Study Session dates and times are subject to change. Contact the City Clerk's Office for additional information.
Contact Person: Office of the City Clerk
Contact Phone: 623-773-7340
Web Link:
www.peoriaaz.com/council/council_downloadsF.asp#curag

Date:
October 25, 2008
Event: Halloween Monster Bash & Balloon Illumination
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Peoria Sports Complex
Description: Activities include a Parade of Costume contest, carnival games, storytime, make-n-take crafts, hot air balloons, puppet shows and much more. Free admission with canned food item to benefit St. Mary's/Westside Food Bank Alliance.
Contact Person: Shawn Lawson
Contact Phone: 623-773-7564
Web Link:
www.peoriaaz.gov/specialevents

Date:
October 26
Event: First Responders Run
Time: 7:45 am
Location: Peoria Sports Complex
Description: First Responders Run benefiting the Arizona Autism Support and Special Olympics. 10K run at 8:30 am, 5K Fun run/walk at 8:00 am and 1 mile run at 7:45 am. Register online at www.azfunrun.org - $25 until Oct 13, $30 Oct 14-26. Live band & DJ, bounce houses, fire truck and squad cars, local vendor fair and raffle.
Contact Person: AZ Fun Run
Contact Phone: 623-242-2441
Web Link:
www.azfunrun.org

Date:
October 30
Event: Electrical Safety (ADOSH)
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: PSAB Peoria Room (8351 W. Cinnabar Ave)
Description: Designed for any employee - whether office, field personnel, or supervisory. Learn about all types of electrical hazards in your environment, and those you must work with, and how to keep yourself and others around you safe. This course discusses OSHA regulations regarding electrical safety and does not cover City-specific requirements.
Contact Person: Tracey Booth
Contact Phone: 623-773-7679
Web Link:

November  2008

Date:
November 4
Event: Bloodborne Pathogens (ADOSH)
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: PSAB Peoria Room (8351 W. Cinnabar Ave)
Description: Designed for employees who may be exposed to any type of Bloodborne pathogens (exposure means reasonably anticipated skin, eye, mucous membrane, blood, or other potentially infectious material that may result in illness or injury) during the course of their job. This course includes information about industrial hygiene as well. This course covers OSHA standards and regulations regarding protection of employees against bloodborne pathogens and does not cover City-specific requirements.
Contact Person: Tracey Booth
Contact Phone: 623-773-7679
Web Link:

Date:
November 12
Event: ADOSH Forklift Train-the-Trainer
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: ABACUS Building - (3030 N. 3rd Street, Phx.) 7th floor auditorium
Description: No charge for this seminar. 77 is an unlucky number if you are a forklift operator or someone working around forklifts. There are 77 forklift accidents every hour causing about 90,000 injuries annually. (OSHA statistics). Comply with OSHA Regulation 1910.178, learn how to safely operate a forklift/industrial truck, and understand OSHA regulations surrounding the safe use of forklifts.
Contact Person: Ray Diaz
Contact Phone: 602-631-2008
Web Link:

Date:
Tuesday, November 18th
Event: City Council Meeting
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Council Chamber
Description: City Council meeting dates and times are subject to change. Please contact the City Clerk's Office for addtional information.
Contact Person: Office of the City Clerk
Contact Phone: 623-773-7340
Web Link:
www.peoriaaz.com/council/council_downloadsF.asp#curag

Date:
Tuesday, November 18th
Event: Special City Council Meeting and Study Session
Time: 4:00 pm
Location: Pine Room, City Hall, 8401 W. Monroe
Description: This is a special meeting due to a regular meeting not being held on November 4th. City Council meeting dates and times are subject to change. Please contact the City Clerk's Office for additional information.
Contact Person: Office of the City Clerk
Contact Phone: 623-773-7340
Web Link:
www.peoriaaz.com/council/council_downl